Awaken Coach Institute's

MCC in Community

Mentor Coaching Pathway

A Spacious, Supported Pathway to Mastery

There comes a moment in a coach’s journey when growth stops being about adding more—and starts being about becoming more.

More attuned.
More trusting of the space.
More present to the coaching moment itself.

We know the MCC can feel daunting. For many, it begins as a box to tick—full of admin, uncertainty, and a pressure to perform.

But underneath that? There’s often a quiet longing.

To rekindle your love for coaching.
To feel deeply connected to your work again.
To grow—not through pushing, but by softening into presence.

Take your first step into the MCC in Community journey by joining our Q&A Call.

This live session is your chance to:

Explore what MCC in Community can offer you
Ask questions about your pathway to MCC or renewal
Get a feel for the spacious, supportive container we hold

Step into the conversation and discover how this journey could meet you exactly where you are.

At Awaken, being an MCC is a way of life—a transformative path of vulnerability, meaningful connection, and purpose.

MCC in Community is for coaches who want more than a certificate. You're here because you're interested in becoming a masterful coach who leads with deep presence, embodies courageous heart-centered leadership, and connects to humanity at its core.

This rolling five-month membership is designed to support you in becoming the coach you’re meant to be—cultivating the skills that define MCC-level mastery.

By this stage in your journey, you’ve spent hundreds of hours coaching, learning, and growing. What you’re seeking now isn’t more theory—it’s the space to refine your presence in session, to feel fully at ease in your mastery.

And yet, even after all that experience, creating your MCC recording can feel like a threshold moment—big, meaningful, and sometimes a little daunting. We understand. We’ve been there.

That’s why we designed MCC in Community as more than just the 10 mentor coaching hours required by the ICF. It’s a spacious, supportive pathway where you can:

Receive personal mentor coaching with MCC coaches who see and celebrate your unique strengths.
Be held in supervision, reflecting on who you are as a coach as well as how you coach.
Practice in observed triads, gaining gentle, insightful feedback and creating recordings in a safe, encouraging space.

Here, growth unfolds naturally. With every session, you step closer to the coach you already are at heart—confident, present, and ready to submit your recording with ease and alignment.

I'm Christi Byerly, MCC, CEO & Founder of Awaken Coach Institute.

When I first envisioned the MCC in Community program, I wanted to create something that didn’t just meet credentialing requirements but transformed what those requirements could mean. Mastery in coaching isn’t something you achieve alone—it’s cultivated in the spaces between us—in the shared growth, vulnerability, and creativity that only community can provide.

I think of the murmuration of starlings—millions of birds migrating together in dynamic harmony. Each bird contributes, responding to and leading others in a dance that is both individual and collective.

This is the essence of MCC in Community. As coaches, we each bring our unique gifts and experiences, but it’s the interplay—the way we learn, stretch, and inspire one another—that elevates us all to mastery.

This program is for coaches who crave depth and connection, who understand that true presence goes beyond techniques or checklists. Here, presence is fully embodied, community is brave and loving, and mastery becomes a way of life rather than a milestone.

If you’re ready to join a murmuration of masterful coaches, moving together in bold, beautiful harmony, this program is for you. Let’s create something extraordinary—together.

I am Matthew Cintron-Quinones, MCC, mentor coach, and professional coach credentialing co-pilot for those navigating the maze of MCC preparation without losing their minds (or their humour).

My approach to mastery is simple: Fewer words, more intention. Coaching at this level is not about dazzling with technique or sounding like you swallowed a coaching textbook. It is about precision, presence, and knowing when to pause. I bring a love of data, assessment, and well-structured feedback into the mix, helping coaches see what they’re doing, not just what they think they’re doing. If it can be tracked, analysed, or turned into a nerdy spreadsheet, I am probably already doing it.

I do not promise hand-holding. I do promise partnership, direct feedback, and the occasional jab at overused coaching questions. My work is rooted in the belief that being helpful is not the same as being masterful, and I hold the bar high without pretending I invented the bar.

Having coached leaders in industries that I have no business working in, and mentor coaching all around the world, I bring a deep knowledge of ICF standards, a sharp eye for language, and the ability to translate feedback into growth (without getting lost in busywork). I am the coach that other coaches turn to when they need real talk, clear direction, and maybe a laugh in the middle of it all.

If you are craving growth without the performative nonsense, welcome. Let’s do this well—and let’s do it with a little irreverence.

I’m Ghaya Al-Barwani, MCC, ACTC, CMC, MBA (Fin), and I’m passionate about being an "Ambitions Ambassador" and a "RESULTS Whisperer."

My journey to becoming a Master Certified Coach wasn’t the typical one. With over 20 years in business development, financial planning, and people management, I bring a wealth of practical experience to my coaching. Through mental fitness and emotional culture, I help organizations, teams, and executives navigate change and turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

My superpower is in boosting revenue and performance while building systems that allow my clients to deliver with empathy, compassion, ease, and joy. Whether it’s improving the bottom line, increasing productivity, or fostering personal growth, I help leaders unlock their full potential, creating radically successful results in alignment with what matters most to them. My coaching is rooted in the belief that personal connection and compassion are key to achieving extraordinary outcomes.

Above all, I’m a mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Wondering if this is your next step?

Choosing the right MCC path is a big decision—and we’re here to help you make it with clarity, confidence, and care.

Join our next Q&A call to explore:

How the Awaken MCC in Community program is structured
What makes it different from other MCC trainings
How your training hours will count toward your MCC
What support you’ll receive as you prepare for your ICF submission
Who you’ll be learning alongside—and the kind of community you’ll be part of
How to know if this is the right container for your next phase of growth

Whether you're still feeling it out or nearly ready to say yes, this is your space to ask questions, get honest answers, and feel into what’s next.

Come as you are. Bring your questions, your hesitations, your hope. We’ll meet you with honesty, depth, and a whole lot of heart.

How the Program Works

MCC in Community is a rolling five‑month membership, designed to meet you exactly where you are in your MCC journey. You can join at any time and move through the program at a pace that feels aligned with your life and practice.

Each month, you’ll focus on a core theme of MCC‑level coaching and engage in the experiences that deepen both your skill and your being as a coach:

Three 1:1 Mentor Coaching sessions with an MCC coach over your 5‑month membership.
Monthly Group Mentor Coaching, with supportive feedback on your coaching and alignment to ICF standards.
Monthly Group Supervision, a reflective space for exploring client dynamics and your own growth as a coach.
Monthly Observed Triads, where you can practice, receive MCC‑level feedback, and create recordings in a safe, encouraging environment.
Full access to Awaken’s live community events, including Skills Deepening sessions, Business Masterminds, and Connection Gatherings.

Because this is a rolling program, you can step in when the timing feels right—whether you’re actively preparing for your MCC application or planning ahead for a future renewal. Your five months of membership give you all the mentor coaching, supervision, and observed practice you need to grow with confidence and submit your recording with ease.

MCC Pathway Mentor Coaching Community Membership 2025-2026 program dates

Each month we offer a Group Mentor Coaching, Group supervision and Coaching in Triads (POP) session - here are the dates for your calendar

Sep 1 - 30, 2025

Competency 3: Establishing and Maintaining Agreements

Competency 8: Facilitates Client Growth

Group Mentor Coaching: 2 Sep 3 – 4:30pm Paris time
Group supervision: 9 Sep 5 – 6:30pm Paris time
Coaching in Triads (POP): 15 Sep 3 – 6pm Paris time

Oct 1 - 31, 2025

Competency 4: Cultivating Trust and Safety

Competency 5: Maintaining Coaching Presence

Group Mentor Coaching: 7 Oct 3 – 4:30pm Paris time
Group supervision: 14 Oct 3 – 4:30pm Paris time
Coaching in Triads (POP): 21 Oct 3 – 6pm Paris time

Nov 1 - 30, 2025

Competency 6: Active listening

Competency 7: Evokes Awareness

Group Mentor Coaching: 4 Nov 3 – 4:30pm Paris time
Group supervision: 11 Nov 3 – 4:30pm Paris time
Coaching in Triads (POP): 17 Nov 3 – 6pm Paris time

Feb 1 - 28, 2026

All competencies: Foundation setting

Group Mentor Coaching: 3 Feb 3.30 – 5pm Paris time
Group supervision: 10 Feb 3.30 – 5pm Paris time
Coaching in Triads (POP): 17 Feb 3.30 – 5.30pm Paris time

Mar 1 - 31, 2026

Competency 1: Demonstrates Ethical Practice

Competency 2: Embodying a Coaching Mindset

Group Mentor Coaching: 7 Mar 3.30 – 5pm Paris time
Group supervision: 21 Mar 3.30 – 5pm Paris time
Coaching in Triads (POP): 28 Mar 3.30 – 5.30pm Paris time

Apr 1 - 30, 2026

Competency 3: Establishing and Maintaining Agreements